Senior Engineer

slihrms; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Training & professional development

Flexible holiday allowance

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Senior Engineer to join the wastewater and surface water team. You will design and oversight projects from feasibility to delivery, with a focus on sustainability and resilience in water infrastructure.

You will work on AMP8-related programmes for UK clients, collaborating with highways authorities, Network Rail, and contractors, with hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Interest in civil, water and environmental engineering with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of wastewater and surface water projects, contributing to reports, drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to reduce CSO spills and mitigate flood risks.
• Develop integrated water management solutions emphasizing sustainability and resilience.
• Utilise digital tools and data-driven approaches to drive innovation in water and infrastructure design.

Skills

Communication skills

Team work

Proactive learning

Interest in water/environmental eng

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Shape the future. Make a difference. Join AtkinsRéalis.

At AtkinsRéalis, we're not just designing infrastructure-we're engineering a better future. As part of our Networks & Drainage Solutions team, you'll help deliver sustainable, resilient, and innovative civil engineering solutions that support communities and protect the environment.

Due to continued framework successes, we're looking for a Senior Engineer who is passionate about water, drainage, and infrastructure to join our wastewater‑led team. You'll be joining a collaborative and multi‑disciplinary team which provides hands‑on surface water and wastewater network design‑led optioneering, solution development, and technical oversight, supporting projects from feasibility through to delivery.

You will join our team to work mainly on AMP8 regulated water investment programmes, developing practical solutions for network challenges. You'll also assist various UK and international clients-including highways authorities, and Network Rail-with opportunities to contribute to Design & Build projects and collaborate with contractors on engineering solutions.

Your role

Build your experience by supporting a wide range of wastewater and surface water management projects, contributing to the preparation of technical reports, drawings, and specifications.

Work alongside multidisciplinary teams and recognised industry leaders to help tackle key challenges such as reducing Combined Sewer Overflow spills and mitigating flooding risks.

Contribute to the development of integrated water management solutions that go beyond traditional boundaries, with a strong focus on sustainability, climate resilience, and protecting communities.

Use digital tools and data-driven approaches to challenge conventional methods, driving innovation and improving efficiency across the water and infrastructure sectors.

About you

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest for civil, water, and environmental engineering.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Working towards, or interested in pursuing professional accreditation (e.g., ICE or CIWEM).

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance. This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.